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Exploring prominent Buddhist leaders, politicians, and diplomats who have engaged in Buddhist diplomacy in modern Asia since the twentieth century, this is the first open access book to argue for the need to bring Buddhism into the study of international relations in modern Asia. Each chapter focuses on the collaboration and networks between Buddhists, non-Buddhists, and state actors in the making of Buddhist diplomacy, seeking to reveal how religion continues to play a role in the foreign policy of secular countries in Asia. The volume challenges common assumptions that Buddhism is politically inactive and therefore unimportant to foreign relations. Through its multidisciplinary approach, this book advances a new direction of scholarship that bridges diplomatic history, international relations, and religious studies. Scholars range from religious studies specialists, anthropologists, historians, and political scientists. Chapters include a focus on the roles of Buddhist figures such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Hong Choon, George Yeo, and Xi Jinping. Building on previous studies on religion in international relations and global politics, this volume offers an empirically grounded examination of the use of Buddhist diplomacy in modern times. In doing so, it breaks new ground, bringing Buddhism into the study of foreign policy and integrating transnational Buddhist networks into the study of international relations. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by National University of Singapore .
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Introduction: What is Buddhist Diplomacy? Jack Meng-Tat Chia
Part I: Monastics and Laity 1. Yuanying: Seeking Alliance Across the South China Sea,
Xiang-Yun Ng (National University of Singapore, Singapore)2. Taixu: A Goodwill Mission to India,
Tansen Sen (New York University Shanghai, China)3. Fujii Nichidatsu: Bringing World Peace through the Lotus Sutra,
Yoshiko Ashiwa (Hitotsubashi University, Japan)4. Otani Eijun: The Politics of Postwar Sino-Japanese Buddhist Diplomacy,
Erik Schicketanz (Kokugakuin University, Japan)5. The 7th Changkya Khutugtu: The Lama Diplomat from Empire to Exile,
Daigengna Duoer (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)6. Zhao Puchu: A Comrade of the Dharma
Dong Weikai (National University of Singapore, Singapore)7. Hong Choon: Buddhist Diplomacy Before Official Relations,
Jack Meng-Tat Chia (National University of Singapore, Singapore)8. The 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche: India's Monk Ambassador to Mongolia,
Bhaswati Sarmah (Girijananda Chowdhury University, India)9. Dharmasen Mahathero: Connecting Bangladesh to the Buddhist World,
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury (Mahidol University, Thailand)10. Ajahn Tala Uttama: A Bridge Over Troubled Water,
Napakadol Kittisenee (University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, USA)11. Thích Nhat Hanh: A Mission of Mindfulness,
Sara Ann Swenson (Dartmouth College, USA)12. Hsing Yun: A Global Ambassador for Chinese Buddhism,
Jens Reinke (Vrije University, The Netherlands)13. The 14th Dalai Lama: At the Fulcrum of Diplomacy
Jed Forman (Simpson College, USA)14. Yinshun: Serving the Belt and Road Initiative through South China Sea Buddhism,
David L. Wank (Sophia University, Japan)15. Fei Yechao: From English Interpreter to Grassroots Diplomat,
Sisi Wang (National University of Singapore, Singapore)Part II: Politicians and Royalty 16. Jawaharlal Nehru: Making Plans for Indian Buddhism,
Raymond Lam (Buddhistdoor Global)17. Jigme Singye Wangchuck: Buddhist Approach to Democracy, Development, and Diplomacy,
William J. Long (Georgia State University, USA)18. George Yeo: Tending the Bodhi Tree, Reviving the Nalanda,
Darryl Kangfu Lim (Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore)19. Maha Chakri Sirindhorn: A Complex, Layered Buddhist Diplomacy,
Ruizhong Choo (National University of Singapore, Singapore)20. Narendra Modi: Reviving India as a Center of World Buddhism,
David Geary (University of British Columbia, Canada)21. Xi Jinping: A Buddha's Diplomat from Communist China,
Chien-peng Chung (Lingnan University, Hong Kong)22. Ranil Wickremesinghe: The Accidental Buddhist Diplomat,
Tabita Rosendal Ebbesen (Lund University, Sweden)Bibliography
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